Podium (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cloud software, Software as a service |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Eric Rea, Dennis Steele |
| Headquarters | Lehi, Utah , United States |
| Products | Messaging, customer feedback, online review management, product sales facilitation, payment processing software |
Podium is a privately held tech firm based in Lehi, Utah specializing in cloud software solutions designed for messaging, gathering customer feedback, managing online reviews, facilitating product sales, and processing payment requests.
History
Established in 2014 by Eric Rea and Dennis Steele, Podium initially focused on developing tools aimed at helping small enterprises improve their online reputation through customer reviews. The company originally operated under the name RepDrive before rebranding to Podium in 2015. At that time, it moved from a makeshift bedroom office to a workspace situated above a bike shop in Provo. In March 2020, Podium broadened its product suite by integrating payments functionality. By November 2021, the company had raised $201 million during its Series D funding round, achieving a valuation of $3 billion.
Product
Podium offers a software-as-a-service platform that centralizes customer interactions to boost business reputations online. The application allows businesses to handle reviews, messaging, chats, and payment transactions all within one unified interface, simplifying communication and enhancing customer engagement.